Category: Community
Incoming Indiana University Kokomo students honored with scholarships
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honored nearly 60 incoming students with more than $550,000 in awards at its annual Scholarship Reception. “We’re proud of each of these students’ accomplishments, and are thrilled they...
Upcoming meetings to address historic preservation, intersections, zoning and more
There are several public meetings coming up in the next few days in Logansport: The Logansport Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Thursday, June 22 at 8:15 a.m. in the Logansport City Council Chambers...
Ivy Tech to offer Express Enrollment June 24 in Kokomo, Logansport
KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Kokomo and Logansport will be among sites participating in a Statewide Express Enrollment Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Statewide Express Enrollment...
Ivy Tech Kokomo Region announces Spring Semester 2017 Dean’s List
KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2017 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students...
Indiana Partners with Rolls-Royce & Purdue to Launch Nation’s Most Advanced Turbine Lab
PARIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined leaders from Rolls-Royce and Purdue University today at the Paris International Air Show, where they announced a new partnership to advance research and development for next-generation gas...
Logansport mulling adding, replacing AED units
Logansport officials are taking a pro-active approach to assuring local residents that a lifesaving device will be available to them or their loved ones in more locations. City department heads, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell...
Callaghan named “Citizen of the Week”
Kevin “Bones” Callaghan, who was a master of ceremonies for the opening of the Indiana Special Olympics last week in Terre Haute, has been named the Logansport Citizen of the Week. Mayor Dave Kitchell...
Lightning Safety Awareness Week Strikes Again
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is partnering with the National Weather Service to observe Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Indiana from June 18-24. IDHS encourages Hoosiers to be safe this summer and...
City of Logansport residents reminded of procedures for dumpster requests
Contractors and Logansport residents are reminded that dumpster requests need to be presented to the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety for approval PRIOR to Dumpster placement if being placed on city streets....
Update on construction in Clymers
Work is finished on the Norfolk-Southern railroad crossing in the 400S construction area at Clymers. The Winamac Southern crossing, on the west side of the co-op, will close starting Monday 6/19 for up to...
Logan’s Landing receives 2017 National Main Street Accreditation
Logan’s Landing has once again been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its...
Mount Hope Cemetery paving scheduled for June 17, 2017
There will be paving at Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the north end of the cemetery. Entrances affected will be St. Joseph Street from Logan Way to Grant...
State Fire Marshal, IDHS Urge Safety to Avoid Fireworks-related Injuries
Every year, more firework-related injuries are reported on or around Independence Day than any other time of the year. In 2016, 71.7 percent of all reported fireworks-related injuries in Indiana occurred from July 1–7....
Ivy Tech Community College announces new organizational structure
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College has announced a new organizational structure focused on better serving its students and the state, by aligning with community needs at the campus level, and empowering the...
3rd wave of 2017 Indiana State Fair concerts announced
Indianapolis, IN – Today details were announced for six more concert events that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage lineup at the 2017 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August...
Van Vleet selected ‘Citizen of the Week’
A north side woman who sought a place for local young people to skateboard is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Margaret Van Vleet has been named the Logansport Citizen of the...
State Fire Marshal: Only Buy Fireworks from Authorized Sellers
With Independence Day celebrations approaching, the Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers about the safe and legal ways to buy fireworks. “Safety should be the first consideration for anyone planning to use fireworks,...
Governor Holcomb Announces Schedule for Trade Mission to Europe
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will depart for Europe today on his first international jobs mission as Governor, visiting Hungary and France to attract jobs and investment to Indiana. The Governor’s schedule for the...
Lowry appointed to airport authority; Wilkinson appointed to Logansport Municipal Building Corp.
Logansport city appointees will be taking on new responsibilities at the end of this month. Mark Lowry, 32, a Logansport insurance agent, will begin serving a four-year term on the Logansport/Cass County Aviation Authority...
Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School – 4th Quarter & 2nd Semester Honor Rolls for 2016-2017
Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School students! 7th Grade High Honor Roll – 4th Quarter Gannon Davis, Isaiah Humiston, Preston McCabe, Kade Mennen, Makayla Merrill, Aleya Mygrant, Ashleigh Parks, Hannah...
Trine University – Logansport recognizes June 2017 Student of the Month
Alisha Boyd is the June 2017 Trine University Student of the Month. Taking on a double major, Alisha is majoring in Criminal Justice as well as Psychology. Alisha transferred from Ivy Tech Community College...
Ivy Tech Kokomo student one of 20 named to national academic team
KOKOMO, Ind. – Trisha Norfleet, a recent graduate of Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus, is one of 20 two-year college students who have been named to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. The...
New Subaru Skyride attraction to debut at 2017 Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS – Visitors to this year’s Indiana State Fair will get the chance to see the sights from high above the fairgrounds with the addition of the NEW Subaru Skyride. The Subaru Skyride is...
Registration Opens for Second Annual 500 Festival mini-mini at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500® Mile Race, today announces registration is open for the second running of...
Memorial Center awarded $25,000 in tax credits
Renovation and restoration of the first joint city/county veterans memorial in Indiana received a boost Tuesday. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority announced its award of $25,000 in tax credits to the project....
400 Fest Nightly Lineups Unveiled; Camping, Single-Night Tickets Available Now
INDIANAPOLIS – The nightly lineups are set for 400 Fest, the new two-night concert at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 event, with global music superstar headliners Major Lazer on Friday, July...
Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 4th 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year
Congratulations to the following students at Landis Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars Lesly Abarca Castillo, Daniel Alarcon Marcial, Guardianna Alvarez, Nathan Anaya-Mendez, Gabryella Ashby, Yosgarth Avila Figueroa, Ariana Avila Ochoa, Grayson Bault,...
Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year
Congratulations to the following students from Columbia Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars: Zaleigh Butcher, Kristen Conklin, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos Hernandez, Hallie Latz, Courtney Muckenfuss, Zachary Peterson, Nolan...
Indiana State Fair announces second wave of concerts to be part of the 2017 Indiana State Fair
Indianapolis, IN – Today five more concerts were announced that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage lineup at the 2017 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 4-20. Each night...
Weaver chosen as “Citizen of the Week”
A teacher who reinvented herself in retirement to lead a Logansport program has been proclaimed Logansport Citizen of the Week. Rosemary Weaver retired from her career as an elementary teacher at Landis Elementary School,...
Governor Holcomb to Lead First Global Economic Development Trip to Europe
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead his first international jobs mission as Governor to Europe in June, visiting Hungary to establish and strengthen economic relationships between the two states and then traveling...
We’re hitting the roads – and streets – and maybe doing more
We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. May is always a month for celebrating graduations and preparing for a holiday as a benchmark...
